AAMI Park tops the pitch ratings, Hunter Stadium’s surface continues to perform poorly, whilst the Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory fans create the best atmospheres for Round 23 as the PFA releases it’s A-League Stadium Ratings.
Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall Pitch Rating: 4.5
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall Pitch Rating: 4.5
Pace: 4.5
Hardness: 4.5
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4.5
Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United
Venue: Hunter Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 2.5
Pace: 2.5
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 2.5
Atmosphere: 1
Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue: NIB Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC
Venue: Westpac Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 4
Pace: 3
Hardness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 1
Round 23 Averages
Overall Pitch Rating: 3.9
Atmosphere: 2.7
2014/15 A-League Averages
Overall Pitch Rating: 3.32
Atmosphere: 3.32
The PFA Stadium Ratings are voted on by the visiting captain or PFA Delegate at the end of each match, who rate each criteria out of five, with five being the highest. The aim of the ratings is to increase the awareness of safety and the importance of first-class surfaces. Additionally they also recognise the fans as a key pillar for the growth of the A-League.
